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MBD 409K

2002 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,877 mi
Last recorded78,877 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover 8855,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBD 409K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 78,877 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 78,653 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,366 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 78,363 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 77,739 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 77,739 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,615 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 77,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,594 miles

all tyres cracked.oil leaks.body work poor under vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2016 77,594 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

all tyres cracked.oil leaks.body work poor under vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,594 miles

oil leaks

Fail 14 Aug 2015 77,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Aug 2014 77,594 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,594 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 6 Aug 2012 77,594 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 77,594 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 77,594 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 77,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 77,594 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 77,437 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 77,436 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

cannot inspect brake pipes coated

Pass 21 May 2007 77,399 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 77,396 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

NOTE REAR PROPSHAFT FRONT AND REAR UNIVERSAL JOINTS HAS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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MBD 409K is a 2002 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 55,617 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBD 409K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 24 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MBD 409K registered?

MBD 409K is a 2002 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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The MOT history for MBD 409K shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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